Watson stars but Magpies down Dons in AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16: Jamie Elliott of the Magpies celebrates his first goal back from injury with teammates during the AFL 2017 JLT Community Series match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Essendon Bombers at Etihad Stadium on February 16, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Jamie Elliott kicked a goal on his return from a career-threatening back injury and Greater Western Sydney recruit Will Hoskin-Elliott booted two majors in his Collingwood debut.

Essendon's No.1 draft pick Andrew McGrath made a quiet start but showed plenty of composure and looks likely to earn a round one debut.

It was a similar story for Collingwood's Josh Daicos - the 18-year-old son of Magpies legend Peter Daicos - who came on for the second half and showed good signs after failing to win a touch in his first quarter.